Director of Finance

About

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the post of Director of Finance on a three-year contract existing in various District councils.

Key Duties

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Finance Directorate.
• Prepare all budget estimates in consultation with all the Directorates.
• Manage all funds and investment at the council, in line with Public Finance Management Act, 2022.
• Advise the Controlling Officer and Council Finance Committee on any anticipated over-expenditure, authorised expenditure and deviations from budget provision.
• Maintain the Accounting system and supervise all finance staff.
• Prepare annual accounts and monthly and quarterly Management reports in line with generally accepted accounting standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Attend Finance Committee and other Committee meetings.
• Adopt and implement an appropriate expenditure monitoring and control mechanisms.
• Timely respond to external and internal audit queries.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration obtained from accredited institutions.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at senior management level, with demonstrated expertise in accounting and financial principles and practices, including experience in donor-funded projects.
• Registered members with the Malawi Accountants Board (MAB) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM).

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card. Application should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 15TH MAY, 2026. The Executive Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, P.O. Box 766, LILONGWE.